Ubuntu is one of the most popular Linux distributions for VPS hosting, thanks to its stability and extensive support community. At Vagary Cloud, we ensure that your Ubuntu-powered VPS runs smoothly out of the box.
Getting Started with Ubuntu on Vagary Cloud VPS:
- Initial Setup: After provisioning your VPS, log in via SSH and perform an initial update:
- sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
- Security Configuration: Enable a firewall and set up SSH key-based authentication for secure access:
- sudo ufw allow OpenSSH
- sudo ufw enable
- Software Installation: Use Ubuntu’s robust package manager to install applications like NGINX, MySQL, or PHP.
Tips to Optimize Ubuntu on Vagary Cloud VPS:
- Automate Backups: Leverage Vagary Cloud’s integrated backup features to protect your data.
- Enable Swap Space: For VPS instances with limited RAM, adding swap space can improve performance:
- sudo fallocate -l 1G /swapfile
- sudo chmod 600 /swapfile
- sudo mkswap /swapfile
- sudo swapon /swapfile
- Monitor Performance: Use tools like htop and iotop to keep track of server resources.
Why Vagary Cloud for Ubuntu VPS? Our cloud infrastructure is optimized for Ubuntu, ensuring stability, high-speed performance, and reliability.